GURPS Year In Review
With the new year starting a mere three weeks from when I'm writing this, SJ Games is between its fall and winter breaks. We rarely see new releases or major progress on projects during this stretch, and I know for a fact that there will nothing for GURPS in December....
Im Something Of A Monitor Lizard Myself . . .
I acquired a large, curved screen from Freecycle a few months ago. At 3440 × 1440, it takes center stage on my desk and has been a huge benefit to my work environment. To my right, I have a standard 1920 × 1080 display (that is, a 1080p), which I...
Fighting Fantasy Kickstarter Ends Today!
The forthcoming end of the year also means the end of the live crowdfunding effort for books 6-10 of Fighting Fantasy's triumphant return to the United States. If you're a fan of the Fighting Fantasy gamebooks and are one of those folks who likes waiting until the last minute, then...
Yes, The Armor Squeaks, But It's Supposed To
It's been a stressful time for a lot of folks lately. So, I offer something that – depending on your outlook – may lower your blood pressure and bring a dash of happiness to you: I humbly present an article from NPR about Jeff de Boer, who makes tiny suits...
Life Lessons From Illuminati
I amused myself recently by coming up with "Life Lessons From Munchkin." I realize that I spend too much time thinking about games, so I turned the same chin-stroking consideration to another fine game: Illuminati. • The ways everything is really connected in the world are sometimes pretty funny. •...
Recluse, Re-Zeus, Recycle
If you're looking for a cool adventure idea for your recent-era tabletop game – complete with a few neat pictures – I present to you an article about the rediscovery of a lost temple to Zeus. It was found in Limyra, Turkey, and the story of how it was tracked...
Frag As A Teaching Device
We think Frag is a pretty great game, with a straightforward design full of depth and plenty of room for exploration. Nick LaLone, who teaches a course on Game Design and Development (GDD1) at Rochester Institute of Technology, sees it as a great tool to equip the next generation of...
No Boxing Day? Say What?
I recently learned that Boxing Day isn't widely observed in the U.S.A.! For a Canadian, that's wild. Let me backtrack . . . In Canada (and the Commonwealth in general), we call December 26th "Boxing Day." The name's origins are disputed. Some people claim it has something to do with...